Bats play an important role in many ecosystems around the world. They are a major predator of night-flying insects, including ...

The mechanical properties of red blood cells (erythrocytes) at various temperatures could play an important role in mammals' ...

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have found coronavirus infections in pet cats and dogs and in multiple ...

Bats remain a mystery to many, despite being frequent icons of Halloween. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering an opportunity to peel away at some of the animals at a free ...

H alloween is the perfect time to share Ouija board stories and fun spooky tales. In fact, the best Halloween stories feel so ...

A Minnesota senior died from rabies after coming into contact with a bat, the Minnesota Department ... transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, according to the CDC.

“Human rabies is usually fatal without prompt post-exposure vaccine and treatment,” said Dr. Ankita Kadakia, County interim public health officer. “Rabies transmission can happen from a bat bite or if ...

A fungus began spreading among bats in North America in 2007, causing a disease called white-nose syndrome, which marks the animals with patches of pale fuzz before killing them. The pathogen ...

The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning that attendees of a recent outdoor concert at the popular Salt Shed music venue may have been exposed to rabies-carrying bats. According to ...

Around 10 million animals die from animal abuse, neglect or cruelty every year in the U.S. Cruelty and abuse to animals is correlated to domestic violence and other abuse toward humans.

A Washington Post article last week tried to explain the young calf’s popularity, citing scientific evidence for how the cuteness of animals “hijacks our brains,” similar to the way a baby ...

A flying bat. A momentary memory lapse. And a bizarre double play. "I don't think I've ever seen that before in a game. Just a strange situation," Seattle manager Dan Wilson said. The Mariners ...